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Nature Reptiles & Amphibians

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Manitoba

by (author) William B. Preston

Publisher
Manitoba Museum
Initial publish date
Jul 1998
Category
Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780920704134
    Publish Date
    Jul 1998
    List Price
    $8.95

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Out of print

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Description

An identification guide to the salamanders, turtles, frogs, toads, and snakes of Manitoba, beautifully illustrated with 65 colour and black and white photographs. It contains detailed species accounts, identification keys, distribution maps, conservation and preservation tips, and history and First Nations lore.

About the author

Contributor Notes

Bill Preston obtained his Master of Science from the University of British Columbia, investigating the heat receptors of the Northern Pacific Rattlesnake. His doctoral degree was received from the University of Oklahoma, at Norman, where he studied comparative ecology of water snakes. Since 1970 he served as Curator of Reptiles, Amphibians and Fishes at the Manitoba Museum.